Education:

M.S., Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, 1971
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College, 1965

Prior Academic Experience:
Nieman Fellow, Harvard University, 2004-2005
James A. Clendinen Professor in Editorial and Critical Writing,
University of South Florida, 2003
Senior Fulbright Lecturer, American University in Bulgaria,
Blagoevgrad, 2001

Selected Professional Experience:
Executive Editor and VP/News, The Anniston Star
Editorial Page Editor, The Anniston Star
Managing Editor, The Kansas City Times
City Editor, The Courier-Journal
Lifestyles Editor, The Courier-Journal
Washington Correspondent, The Courier-Journal
Education and Political Writer, The Birmingham Post-Herald

Professional Interests: Panelist and speaker on professional programs about internationalism, politics, ethics, race relations and journalism

Teaching Specialties: Editorial Leadership, Opinion Writing, Community Journalism, Project Journalism

Full Curriculum Vitae